Body of missing man identified near northern Manitoba river, RCMP say

Police in The Pas, Man., have determined that a body found near the Saskatchewan River on Monday afternoon is that of missing 22-year-old Jayden Mercredi.

The body was found just off 1st Street East in the northern Manitoba community. RCMP and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner continue to investigate, while waiting for autopsy results to determine the cause of death.

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Mercredi was reported missing on March 8. At the time, Manitoba RCMP said they were concerned about his well-being.

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